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Posted: 12/1/2017 11:59:49 PM EDT
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I have a Henry Big Boy .357 mag. It is fun to shoot.
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Posted: 12/2/2017 12:01:58 AM EDT
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I've got the Big Boy in .45 Colt and it is a fantastic rifle. The action is like butter and the accuracy is amazing. I even love loading and unloading it much better than my Winchester with the side gate, no more sore thumbs and no more picking up unloaded ammo from all over. I like the looks of the steel models but I really, really want one of the new Henry All Weather models in .44 magnum, they are fantastic looking as well as being impervious to the weather. You made a great choice in the Henry.
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Posted: 12/2/2017 6:23:33 PM EDT
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I did like the idea of the tube fed magazine. I can't wait to pick it up
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Posted: 12/4/2017 12:56:03 PM EDT
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I have a Big Boy in .44 magnum and it is one of my favorite rifles. All of my friends insist I bring it up to the cabin when we fuck around for a weekend. They are incredibly accurate, super smooth and the stock trigger is VERY nice.
Henry makes very nice guns and has the best customer service in the industry, IMO. The stock on mine developed a small hairline crack after a few months of having it. I sent a picture to customer service via email and within 2 hours, I had a reply. I just had to give them my information and 4 days later, they sent me a brand new stock, no questions asked, no need to return the old stock. I used some wood glue and fixed the crack and kept the brand new stock for when I give the gun to my son when he gets older. The only thing I would change is I wish they came with a gloss finish (or at least the option) instead of the matte finish. Not a big deal at all.... |
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Posted: 12/4/2017 12:58:04 PM EDT
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One other thing I forgot. The only thing I changed out was I added the big loop lever. I got some big hands and the stock handle is too small. I think the big loop lever was like 70 bucks from Henry and well worth the price.
You're going to love it! |
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Posted: 12/4/2017 3:57:23 PM EDT
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Good to hear. I debated getting the big loop, but ended up going with the standard size. It doesn't get cold enough that often here to wear gloves. If I decide I want the bigger loop later I'll just buy the loop
Thanks for the info |
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Posted: 12/6/2017 5:57:45 PM EDT
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Good to hear. I debated getting the big loop, but ended up going with the standard size. It doesn't get cold enough that often here to wear gloves. If I decide I want the bigger loop later I'll just buy the loop Thanks for the info 
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Posted: 12/6/2017 9:43:39 PM EDT
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My wife bought me the All-Weather rifle in 45-70. I don't even hunt, but I've got Ar's and ak's and a cz scorpian, and shotguns. and bolt actions, and 1911's, and single and doulbe action revolvers. The only thing I didn't have was a lever gun.
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Posted: 12/6/2017 10:50:32 PM EDT
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Correction. It doesn't ever get cold enough here to wear gloves. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Good to hear. I debated getting the big loop, but ended up going with the standard size. It doesn't get cold enough that often here to wear gloves. If I decide I want the bigger loop later I'll just buy the loop Thanks for the info 
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Posted: 12/13/2017 8:25:17 PM EDT
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 Attached FileLove mine. Feeds everything I give it. Super quiet with 38spl. Probably my favorite firearm when I hit the range. |
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Posted: 12/13/2017 8:34:27 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/289111/9EA14ACD-D484-4DDE-95CF-490D826F9B04-390307.JPG Love mine. Feeds everything I give it. Super quiet with 38spl. Probably my favorite firearm when I hit the range. |
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Posted: 12/13/2017 9:00:36 PM EDT
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Can you load it with the can on it? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/289111/9EA14ACD-D484-4DDE-95CF-490D826F9B04-390307.JPG Love mine. Feeds everything I give it. Super quiet with 38spl. Probably my favorite firearm when I hit the range. |
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Posted: 12/14/2017 7:39:41 AM EDT
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Can you load it with the can on it? Quoted: Bump. Curious about that too.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 12/14/2017 7:47:53 AM EDT
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Yep, Big boy Steel carbine, feed it cast 38's mostly....fun for clanking steel
I like the Marlins gate feed better, but the Henry is a blast just like their 22's |
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Posted: 12/19/2017 11:22:59 PM EDT
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Big Boy Steel in .357 is next on my list. Just can’t decide between the all weather or the blued...
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Posted: 12/21/2017 12:17:01 AM EDT
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I went blued. Going to try and pick it up next week.
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Posted: 12/21/2017 1:28:34 PM EDT
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I did like the idea of the tube fed magazine. I can't wait to pick it up |
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Posted: 12/23/2017 1:03:06 PM EDT
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That's funny because that is exactly why I won't buy one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I did like the idea of the tube fed magazine. I can't wait to pick it up |
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Posted: 12/27/2017 12:42:38 AM EDT
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This gun is on my short list to buy. I have the Henry .22 and it's a fun gun to shoot.
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Posted: 12/29/2017 11:07:02 AM EDT
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That's funny because that is exactly why I won't buy one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I did like the idea of the tube fed magazine. I can't wait to pick it up |
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Posted: 12/29/2017 9:27:35 PM EDT
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Some people complain about no loading gate on Henry rifles,I have pinched my fingers enough in them,as far as unloading them it's a lot easier and safer to only have one round to lever out instead of 5 to 10 rounds.Any new lever guns that I will get will be tube loaded.
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Posted: 12/30/2017 11:27:35 AM EDT
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Some people complain about no loading gate on Henry rifles,I have pinched my fingers enough in them,as far as unloading them it's a lot easier and safer to only have one round to lever out instead of 5 to 10 rounds.Any new lever guns that I will get will be tube loaded. 2nd - Not only is the Henry's mag loading design awkward to deal with, especially in the field, but it is also dangerous. The idea of pointing the muzzle up towards your face and then dropping loaded centerfire rounds, primer down, on another rd, is not something anyone should ever consider. The Henry rifles require you to violate a fundamental principle of gun safety; never point a gun in an unsafe direction. 3rd - The loading gate design of all the other leverguns is not only more convenient, it's also safer because it's design encourages the loader to point the muzzle in a safe direction; away from himself and pointed down towards the ground. If the Henry were 1/2 the weight of the Rossi, made out of 24 carrot gold, and sold for $1, I'd never own one because it's design is dangerous. Yes, they are pretty. Yes, they have smooth actions. No, they are not safe. |
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Posted: 12/30/2017 11:47:07 AM EDT
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2nd - Not only is the Henry's mag loading design awkward to deal with, especially in the field, but it is also dangerous. The idea of pointing the muzzle up towards your face and then dropping loaded centerfire rounds, primer down, on another rd, is not something anyone should ever consider. The Henry rifles require you to violate a fundamental principle of gun safety; never point a gun in an unsafe direction. If the Henry were 1/2 the weight of the Rossi, made out of 24 carrot gold, and sold for $1, I'd never own one because it's design is dangerous. Yes, they are pretty. Yes, they have smooth actions. No, they are not safe. |
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Posted: 12/30/2017 3:10:44 PM EDT
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#1 When loading the tube it's a no brainier to tilt the muzzle away from you and in a safe direction. #2 When unloading without a loading gate and cycling the lever you have a live round in the chamber and the hammer is fully cooked and ready to fire,about as un safe as it gets, could be as few as 5 times or as many as 10 or more as it is unloaded.#3 Loading gate spring is not the problem,the round has to be pushed in far enough for the gate to come back up,my fingers are not that small.
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Posted: 1/3/2018 1:38:46 PM EDT
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Here is one I just built for a customer. With 158's and his Griffin 9mm can it's quieter than my MP5SD.
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Posted: 1/5/2018 2:30:25 PM EDT
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Here is one I just built for a customer. With 158's and his Griffin 9mm can it's quieter than my MP5SD. https://i.imgur.com/6Ef3IbQ.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/fWxUvN4.jpg?1 |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 2:43:28 PM EDT
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I guess the Marlin model 60 and all tube loaded .22's are unsafe then too. I put thousands of rounds through a Marlin model 60 and never had a round detonate in the tube or pointed the muzzle toward my face while loading. The loading slot for the ammo is on the bottom of the tube magazine. Very simple and convenient loading process (with an empty chamber) is the place the butt stock between your legs with the muzzle point away from you toward the sky at about a 45 degree an angle. Twist the magazine tube spring assembly and withdraw to allow access to the loading slot. Drop cartridges in magazine tube. Reinsert the spring assembly and twist to lock in place. You can now point the muzzle at the ground and work the action to load a cartridge following all safety rules. At no time during this entire process was the muzzle pointed anywhere but in a safe direction (defined as toward the ground or the sky not the operator or bystanders). Please explain how you find this process unsafe? I know all the tricks of loading a tubular 22 magazine as I've done them myself likely longer than you've been alive. What I'm saying is that the use of a loading gate on a centerfire cartridge is all around a safer method of loading the firearm; both from a very unlikely but possible detonation from dropping a centerfire cartridge primer first onto another round to a more likely issue of miss managing the muzzle while loading. |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 2:46:52 PM EDT
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I got one for Christmas last year. The action is smooth as hell, and it seems like it would be a fun shooter. I can't get past the tube loading though, so it's getting sold.
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Posted: 1/5/2018 2:47:13 PM EDT
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Some people complain about no loading gate on Henry rifles,I have pinched my fingers enough in them,as far as unloading them it's a lot easier and safer to only have one round to lever out instead of 5 to 10 rounds.Any new lever guns that I will get will be tube loaded. |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:03:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I guess the Marlin model 60 and all tube loaded .22's are unsafe then too. |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 3:06:49 PM EDT
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While the tube may work perfectly fine the gate is superior in every way.
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Posted: 1/5/2018 9:33:17 PM EDT
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All gate lovers say how great they but no one has said anything about unloading one.
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Posted: 1/5/2018 9:56:45 PM EDT
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All gate lovers say how great they but no one has said anything about unloading one. |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 10:05:30 PM EDT
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So when hunting and you don't have a shot at anything you just shoot in the air until empty?
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Posted: 1/5/2018 10:09:01 PM EDT
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So when hunting and you don't have a shot at anything you just shoot in the air until empty? |
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Posted: 1/5/2018 10:16:12 PM EDT
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That's how those old guns got so smooth ,they levered the rounds in the dirt then didn't get all the dirt off.
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Posted: 1/5/2018 11:50:10 PM EDT
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I bought a Henry in .44mag for Ohio deer hunting. It's been a lot of fun on the range that I didn't expect it to be a favorite for. That was pre scope, but I'm sure it's still nearly as fun set up as a purpose rifle.
For a solid review. The fit and finish is meh, the action is ok, cycles fine enough but not buttery smooth, Accuracy depends greatly on bullets used. I've had 1.5-8" groups at 100 yards depending on ammo (and probably me). The trigger is nice, very little take up and a clean break. The fun factor is a perfect 10! The $750 cost negates the fit/finish and cycling things I knocked on earlier. All in all, I would buy again. Here's a pic of it's worthiness.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/6/2018 5:25:06 PM EDT
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So when hunting and you don't have a shot at anything you just shoot in the air until empty? Put the rifle on safe and unload the rifle. If you have to actuate the lever to eject the loaded rounds, do so. If you have to remove the tube from the magazine to remove rounds, do so. Do not forget to eject the chambered round by actuating the lever. Always check the rifle is actually unloaded. 2009 join date with only 25 posts, then a post with dangerous behavior,... hmmm. |
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Posted: 1/6/2018 6:35:42 PM EDT
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I have watched and read several different subjects on the ar15 forums, there is a lot of good information here. What I have a problem with is when someone has chosen what they like and the reason they like it then someone starts saying how bad it is. If they don't like to bad.I have watched this same thing here before,just decided to say something this time.
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Posted: 1/6/2018 6:39:54 PM EDT
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What I have a problem with is when someone has chosen what they like and the reason they like it then someone starts saying how bad it is. |
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Posted: 1/6/2018 6:53:20 PM EDT
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No different than your opinion of the tube.
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Posted: 1/6/2018 6:57:05 PM EDT
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No different than your opinion of the tube. |
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Posted: 1/6/2018 7:23:19 PM EDT
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1st - If you'd simply lighten the loading gate spring you'd have no issues. It's a simple mod, takes a couple minutes. 2nd - Not only is the Henry's mag loading design awkward to deal with, especially in the field, but it is also dangerous. The idea of pointing the muzzle up towards your face and then dropping loaded centerfire rounds, primer down, on another rd, is not something anyone should ever consider. The Henry rifles require you to violate a fundamental principle of gun safety; never point a gun in an unsafe direction. 3rd - The loading gate design of all the other leverguns is not only more convenient, it's also safer because it's design encourages the loader to point the muzzle in a safe direction; away from himself and pointed down towards the ground. If the Henry were 1/2 the weight of the Rossi, made out of 24 carrot gold, and sold for $1, I'd never own one because it's design is dangerous. Yes, they are pretty. Yes, they have smooth actions. No, they are not safe. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Some people complain about no loading gate on Henry rifles,I have pinched my fingers enough in them,as far as unloading them it's a lot easier and safer to only have one round to lever out instead of 5 to 10 rounds.Any new lever guns that I will get will be tube loaded. 2nd - Not only is the Henry's mag loading design awkward to deal with, especially in the field, but it is also dangerous. The idea of pointing the muzzle up towards your face and then dropping loaded centerfire rounds, primer down, on another rd, is not something anyone should ever consider. The Henry rifles require you to violate a fundamental principle of gun safety; never point a gun in an unsafe direction. 3rd - The loading gate design of all the other leverguns is not only more convenient, it's also safer because it's design encourages the loader to point the muzzle in a safe direction; away from himself and pointed down towards the ground. If the Henry were 1/2 the weight of the Rossi, made out of 24 carrot gold, and sold for $1, I'd never own one because it's design is dangerous. Yes, they are pretty. Yes, they have smooth actions. No, they are not safe. I hope that helps keep you and anyone else safe. |
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